tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1877426715478422562017-08-14T04:33:14.248-07:00Zariah's CreationsSEWING / CRAFTING / DIY / LIFESTYLE / INSPIRATIONShawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-36958323061294473792017-07-04T10:38:00.000-07:002017-07-10T20:47:15.141-07:00My Fabric Haul and Sewing Institute visitMy visit to Made Institute in Philadelphia, PA.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2FS_xfd0Qq0/WVvRb_wtu1I/AAAAAAAAAt4/Bt0Vpg0ptkgNlTcNVZKDjYxhlvUX5AnJgCLcBGAs/s1600/made%252Blogo%252B.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2FS_xfd0Qq0/WVvRb_wtu1I/AAAAAAAAAt4/Bt0Vpg0ptkgNlTcNVZKDjYxhlvUX5AnJgCLcBGAs/s200/made%252Blogo%252B.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br />Have you ever felt like you just fell into the right place at the right time?<br /><br />That was how I felt when I arrived to Made Institute in the historic part of Center City Philadelphia. <br /><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">It started when I received this Facebook tag from my Big Sister Angie. &nbsp;At first I was thinking, where in the world is there a sewing school in this city outside of Joann Fabrics??? &nbsp;I already made plans for this day and Plans that were on the other side of town. &nbsp;However, &nbsp;Who can pass up a $25 Fabric grab bag? &nbsp;Not me. &nbsp;Usually I travel to NYC and hit the Fabric district to hit my favorite grab bag spot but was happy to save on the bus ride fare, so I changed my plans to go. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Now, having lived in Philadelphia all but 3 years of my life, I couldn't figure out where this location was. &nbsp;I actually had to Google map it only to find that it was a few blocks away from where I worked. &nbsp;Being located near one of my favorite spots, Penn's Landing (our waterfront), &nbsp;I figured that I could make a stop there afterwards and just relax, people watch and read. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">In case you don't know - A grab bag is when you pay a fee (in this case $25) and they sponsors hand you a bag and you fill it to capacity of the bag. &nbsp;ANYTHING that you can fit into this bag, you get to walk away with. So the day came for me to make my venture to the unknown. &nbsp;I went with suitcase in hand - Just in case it was too heavy to carry. &nbsp;I went early but The day was already hot. &nbsp;As I was walking, I had the opportunity to explore all that was around me. &nbsp;Places I've heard of but never seen. One place in particular was, The Betsy Ross House. &nbsp;So I marked that down as a come back to place once I finished.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmCgSUqjF8s/WVvJVZ4EpqI/AAAAAAAAAsI/2drROuC3feIwiYlCb7Jf3QFfiS5xwXBiACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2263.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GmCgSUqjF8s/WVvJVZ4EpqI/AAAAAAAAAsI/2drROuC3feIwiYlCb7Jf3QFfiS5xwXBiACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2263.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I arrived to the small street that housed the designated location. &nbsp;As I look down the block, I thought, this clearly looks like a residential area, where could a school fit on this block! &nbsp;Yet, I kept walking thinking, either I'll find it or I'll find something else historical. &nbsp;Low and behold with a few more steps there was an opening that set in a little off the street and there was MADE!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dg6M-ndJc8g/WVvJg7rF3dI/AAAAAAAAAsM/yrOW-e3E6psKKqO9b8mn3g6qCPVmLUP3QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2256.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dg6M-ndJc8g/WVvJg7rF3dI/AAAAAAAAAsM/yrOW-e3E6psKKqO9b8mn3g6qCPVmLUP3QCLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2256.JPG" width="240" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bl_nEOYldK4/WVvJrjYeRdI/AAAAAAAAAss/EChpuQLIAEU6a6j8W-DhuMtB8Jtc47cbACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_2243.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Bl_nEOYldK4/WVvJrjYeRdI/AAAAAAAAAss/EChpuQLIAEU6a6j8W-DhuMtB8Jtc47cbACLcBGAs/s320/IMG_2243.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">So I walked inside and was greeted at the door. &nbsp;II was given the run down on how the process was to go for my time there. &nbsp;I paid my $25 and proceeded with caution as I was not the first one there and the excitement was flowing. &nbsp;Before picking up anything, I walked around the entire store to see what was all there. &nbsp;After getting permission to take photos from Rachel, I realized that this would become a 2-fold mission. &nbsp;Not only will I be grabbing some great pieces of fabric, but laying down the work for my next blog post.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">They had everything from Fabric to Patterns, and sewing machines. &nbsp;I must have walked around the school 3 times, asking questions and taking pics. &nbsp;I even stumbled upon this historic beauty here hiding behind a door. I thought it was just an old fashion sewing machine but it was actually a Button Hole Maker.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe9YdVADFn4/WVvJzXdh3eI/AAAAAAAAAs0/NPtVb480VW0sLXwxWQxaMziuSK2rcFqeACEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2230.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oe9YdVADFn4/WVvJzXdh3eI/AAAAAAAAAs0/NPtVb480VW0sLXwxWQxaMziuSK2rcFqeACEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_2230.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LqyicD5eqYw/WVvJzigTO2I/AAAAAAAAAs4/wfPBp0j5kxYjzfAs1yxXuBRf0-nsq5kkgCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2231.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LqyicD5eqYw/WVvJzigTO2I/AAAAAAAAAs4/wfPBp0j5kxYjzfAs1yxXuBRf0-nsq5kkgCEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_2231.JPG" width="150" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-unxNXEFsUF4/WVvJrM9df4I/AAAAAAAAAsY/nDmEukCRwJUn9ywgJ-YYwAZr9saiSpgygCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2228.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-unxNXEFsUF4/WVvJrM9df4I/AAAAAAAAAsY/nDmEukCRwJUn9ywgJ-YYwAZr9saiSpgygCEwYBhgL/s200/IMG_2228.JPG" width="150" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBfpQn9V_20/WVvJzyEPgaI/AAAAAAAAAtM/ng2KITONyfkTxe7IJPYmt34PDywwTTLZQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2237.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pBfpQn9V_20/WVvJzyEPgaI/AAAAAAAAAtM/ng2KITONyfkTxe7IJPYmt34PDywwTTLZQCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2237.JPG" /></a>&nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TrskMSzWyVE/WVvJrXML0-I/AAAAAAAAAsg/qkpzN4ZtRl8GH4MV2oJpqT5OhSXg043ygCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2239.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-TrskMSzWyVE/WVvJrXML0-I/AAAAAAAAAsg/qkpzN4ZtRl8GH4MV2oJpqT5OhSXg043ygCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2239.JPG" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdox1grrjwI/WVvJrauFZgI/AAAAAAAAAsk/u_ZChxfoLzw8B00Sq1IitoOldU9F2kEbwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2240.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="320" data-original-width="240" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Pdox1grrjwI/WVvJrauFZgI/AAAAAAAAAsk/u_ZChxfoLzw8B00Sq1IitoOldU9F2kEbwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2240.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">I finally made my way back to the front and chatted with Rachel, who incidentally is the owner, &nbsp;while I was putting my bag into my suitcase, I looked over and immediately started asking Rachel questions. Now to know me is to know I am an introvert and somewhat shy, I don't normally just start asking questions to people I don't know. &nbsp;What was even crazier than that was, as soon as I asked Rachel who was the owner and how long this school has been here, her response came as if I were doing an interview. &nbsp;So what did I do? &nbsp;I pulled out my phone and started taking notes!!!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0zKfDVESMAA/WVvJ0M-x_oI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/XlqS_rfgp0MK5KrXxdO60vCKiJHPQMSnwCEwYBhgL/s1600/IMG_2252.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0zKfDVESMAA/WVvJ0M-x_oI/AAAAAAAAAtQ/XlqS_rfgp0MK5KrXxdO60vCKiJHPQMSnwCEwYBhgL/s320/IMG_2252.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Made Institute started right in the apartment of Rachel just a few short years ago after attending Moore College of Art. &nbsp;It wasn't long before she started receiving &nbsp;request from eager students waiting to learn. So much so that Rachel had to start looking for a new place to hold classes. &nbsp;It was then that she stumbled on the current location of 305 Cherry Street, Philadelphia. &nbsp;Which she holds the location WITHOUT A LOAN and owing NO ONE!!!! &nbsp;Rachel made it a point to be business savvy with her dollars. &nbsp;She explained that with every student having paid tuition, she purchased a dress form and sewing machine. &nbsp;To see this building along with the location, you would think that she took out quite a few loans. &nbsp;But she didn't and I was soooooo amazed!!! &nbsp;Even more, she is leaving this location here to continue her journey and expand at their NEW LOCATION of 448 N. 10th Street 5th fl, Philadelphia, PA</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">All in all, this is the last place that I thought to get my next fabric haul from!!! &nbsp; So to my readers, check out your local sewing schools / Institutes and check out if and when they are doing and downsizing or giveaways. </div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">To see what made it to my grab bag, check out my YouTube video..<br /><br /><center> <iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EmfQDcrgaNE" width="560"></iframe><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EmfQDcrgaNE" width="560"></iframe> <center><br />For more social information on Made Institute, you can follow them on IG @made_institute and Facebook at <a href="https://www.facebook.com/MadeInPhiladelphia/">https://www.facebook.com/MadeInPhiladelphia/</a> &nbsp; To sign up for classes or to hear more about the school head over to their website: <a href="http://www.made-institute.com/" target="_blank">www.made-institute.com&nbsp;</a><br /><br />Don't forget to sign up in the sidebar to subscribe to my newsletter and be the first to know when I post!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vSXOXo4iwYo/WVvQazV-Q6I/AAAAAAAAAts/OR97GsEl89oO9aurWZanqyXa-OeSfR48gCLcBGAs/s1600/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%25281%2529.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="800" height="200" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vSXOXo4iwYo/WVvQazV-Q6I/AAAAAAAAAts/OR97GsEl89oO9aurWZanqyXa-OeSfR48gCLcBGAs/s200/Untitled%2Bdesign%2B%25281%2529.png" width="200" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span id="docs-internal-guid-159859a7-2746-8321-3df6-9710665b8186" style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 12pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Disclaimer: </span><span style="background-color: white; font-size: 11.5pt; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I do use affiliate links within my blogposts however there’s NO charge to click on any of these links. 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Thanks for your support.</span></span></div><br /><br />Zariah's Creationshttps://plus.google.com/106675815442876072672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-83464889533253879902017-05-15T19:06:00.001-07:002017-05-16T10:35:56.237-07:00Jumping The Broom!!<div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OO1xAPkFmmE/WRnLhm7r_WI/AAAAAAAAAYU/hdVkLh7livoLVXsonDncob667cZjaEIvQCEw/s1600/j%2Bbroom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OO1xAPkFmmE/WRnLhm7r_WI/AAAAAAAAAYU/hdVkLh7livoLVXsonDncob667cZjaEIvQCEw/s320/j%2Bbroom.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Ok so I didn’t jump the actual broom, but I did start a new marriage.&nbsp; I’ve decided to join the millions of creators, entrepreneurs, and just regular people in the new wave of being a YouTuber!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Yes, I, Shawn Jones Harris creator of Zariah Sews, now has a You Tube page.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; I’ve actually been engaged with YouTube for the past year.&nbsp; Going through cold feet as to whether or not I am actually going to walk down the aisle and click that upload – “Marry ME!” button.&nbsp; My sister, <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-b9eaX0_9Wz0ug1fmx-YfQ/videos?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">Lailah Lynn</a></i></b>, has been a YouTuber for a few years now and has been trying to encourage me to take the plunge.&nbsp; Even my Mom, <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh-qgoTc0PXl1jyEYLDUzfw/videos?view_as=subscriber" target="_blank">AskMarie</a></i></b>, joined the team before I did.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><a href="https://www.blogger.com/goog_1900679121"><br /></a></span><br /><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Me being shy <b>and</b>an introvert (yes there is a difference) I struggled with putting myself out there visually.&nbsp; I know that you all can’t actually see me out there live, but I know you’re there – somewhere.&nbsp; I didn’t want to be filmed myself.&nbsp; So I started with just playing around with the camera and actually doing a short segment will I was on the floor working on a pattern.&nbsp; When I say playing I mean it.&nbsp; No lights, a cheap camera, and I am on the floor.&nbsp; Not only that, I did while trying to container my grand-daughter from stepping on my project. Let’s not forget, I had no editing class or even watched a YT video on how to be or upload videos. It was just a shoot and upload moment that got captured in the momentum of bravery.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So my moment of bravery with horrible lighting, editing, and upload skill, actually captured a few views.&nbsp; I had already set myself up to thinking that the only people who would even see the video would be my sister, mom and I.&nbsp; Who would think 2 minutes 8 seconds in and 2 months later this <b><i>video</i></b> would have captured 234 views??? Surely not me!!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Alright.&nbsp; Now it’s done.&nbsp; The anxiety is over.&nbsp; Then they tell me, you have to do more!!!!!&nbsp; MORE????!!!&nbsp; Sheesh Louise! Do you know how hard it was to do that one?&nbsp; I don’t want my face on video.&nbsp; What would I even have to talk about without being present?&nbsp; My sister and Mom then taunted me with their monthly earnings and how they are able to pay bills.&nbsp; My sister (baby sis at that) is so good at it, it affords her to be a stay at home mom.&nbsp; I was totally amazed that this was even possible to do.&nbsp; Then I thought, I could use that extra money.&nbsp; On top of that I thought, this could be a 2 fold ministry.&nbsp; I love helping people – doing videos based on my sew journey could help or teach someone else and eventually get paid for doing what I already love.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Hmmmm… I think I can this – with that mindset of course.&nbsp; So I began writing ideas that came to mind in my journal.&nbsp; I came up with a jumpstart of 10 videos.&nbsp; Oh my goodness!&nbsp; Am I about to 10 videos?!&nbsp; Here comes that old anxiety again.&nbsp; So I sat on the idea of it for about a month.&nbsp; Then out the clear blue I get a comment from my Sew Sista, <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGJwVadYo0gfzL6Dgm9rIgw" target="_blank">NaturalDane</a></i></b>, after I posted a pic of my fabric haul at one of my favorite stores that said, “<i>I hope we get a haul video</i>”- smiley face with hearts.&nbsp; Huh? A what??&nbsp; She must be kidding! Or maybe not.&nbsp; Her statement had my mind going again.&nbsp; Then I asked myself (once again – “Can I really do that?”&nbsp;&nbsp; I started watching others and how easy it seemed to shoot, then I did it for myself. I recorded another video.&nbsp; This time, you can see me.&nbsp; You can view the, “What’s in my Bag” video <b><i><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CrLU20j3E2M" target="_blank">here</a></i></b>.&nbsp; After doing that one video I realized I had another bag so again, as I moved in the moment of momentum, I shot another video.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Breathe Z!&nbsp; I just shot and posted 3 videos!!!!!&nbsp; Not only that I received likes , subscribers, and comments!!&nbsp; So in that excitement, I went back to my list that I made a month before and thought – I can do this!&nbsp; So here we are.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><br /></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">My channel will not only be filled with sewing videos, but crafting and etc.. as well.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;">So please check out my videos by clicking on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYeT2sLEIw476-1ey9KSWTw" target="_blank">link</a>.<o:p></o:p></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYeT2sLEIw476-1ey9KSWTw" target="_blank"><img border="0" height="223" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1Q7c7ubad2M/WRpbNV5SgrI/AAAAAAAAAYw/hfHCAxXmikklTQiDmp2Rb6Zaa1-gL6y1wCLcB/s400/My%2BYouTube%2BPage.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="line-height: 115%;"><span id="goog_1935769436"></span><span id="goog_1935769437"></span><br /></span><span style="line-height: 115%;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Don’t forget to like and subscribe and leave me a comment!!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 12.0pt; line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: georgia, &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;">My Amazon Store:&nbsp;<a href="http://astore.amazon.com/zariahsews21-20?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2" style="color: #818181; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">&nbsp;http://astore.amazon.com/zariahsews21-20&nbsp;</a></span><br style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, &quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: georgia, &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;"><br /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, &quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;"></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: georgia, &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;">Want to learn how to sew? &nbsp;</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, &quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: georgia, &quot;times new roman&quot;, serif; font-size: 17.6px; text-align: start;"><a href="http://sew-it-academy.thinkific.com/bundles/sew-it-academy?ref=c96ad4" style="color: #818181; text-decoration-line: none;" target="_blank">http://sew-it-academy.thinkific.com/bundles/sew-it-academy?ref=c96ad4 &nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</span></span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: justify;"><i><span style="font-family: &quot;brush script mt&quot;; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;">Happy Sewing!<o:p></o:p></span></i></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div><br /><div class="MsoNormal"><br /></div>Zariah's Creationshttps://plus.google.com/106675815442876072672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-91736646455732851312017-04-18T11:19:00.002-07:002017-04-18T11:22:52.380-07:00New Look Pattern 6469 - Sew Along/Pattern Review<span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">So I've been sitting on this pattern for quite some time now. &nbsp;I must have grabbed it when it was first released as I have the sample envelope. &nbsp;As soon as I saw <a href="http://www.simplicity.com/new-look-pattern-6469-misses-easy-knit-dress-with-length-and-sleeve-variations/N6469.html" target="_blank">New Look 6469</a>, I knew I had to have it in my collection.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65239D_EYEY/WPZV32cHFaI/AAAAAAAAAWs/zZFmQFp2XmkAURPGsoQaKsI7hkGTdedKwCLcB/s1600/newlook-dresses-pattern-6469-envelope-front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-65239D_EYEY/WPZV32cHFaI/AAAAAAAAAWs/zZFmQFp2XmkAURPGsoQaKsI7hkGTdedKwCLcB/s320/newlook-dresses-pattern-6469-envelope-front.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">What first caught my eye with this pattern was the style. &nbsp;I am 5' 9'' and have not only a lot of leg, but almost an equal amount of torso. &nbsp;Not to mention the extras in the middle. &nbsp;So I wanted something cute and sassy, plus easy to make and in looking at this pattern, this was it. &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">When I first opened the package, I went right into cutting my pattern size out. &nbsp;It was my intention to make this dress right away. &nbsp;I had a fabric choice in mind at first glance. &nbsp;Only once I went to lay the pattern on the fabric, &nbsp;My fabric wasn't wide enough to accommodate the pattern. &nbsp;So I folded it back up and stuffed it in the envelope and it sat on a shelf for months. &nbsp;Maybe even a year. &nbsp;I was disappointed in that I had to start my fabric search all over for this pattern.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">In the meantime, I went fabric shopping a few times since then and had fabric just sitting up on the shelf. &nbsp;I confess, I am a mini-hoarder.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Recently I came across a YouTube <a href="https://youtu.be/iQD3iS24KYM" target="_blank">video</a> created by one of my sew sisters, <a href="http://www.brittanyjjones.com/" target="_blank">Brittany J Jones</a>. &nbsp;It was for this exact pattern!! After watching the video and seeing how easy she made it seem, I went searching through my stash and came up with this fabric choice. &nbsp;This is a denim look-a-like that is a stretch knit.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JAuf6tQqqLg/WPZXmFAcclI/AAAAAAAAAW0/gm_mdmXET8IDX_la4xCtf7uQxmZP7JYbgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JAuf6tQqqLg/WPZXmFAcclI/AAAAAAAAAW0/gm_mdmXET8IDX_la4xCtf7uQxmZP7JYbgCLcB/s1600/IMG_0392.JPG" /></a>&nbsp;<a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLBxGrWLrAI/WPZXuCnxCbI/AAAAAAAAAW4/iLsd42cLBV4TOYUQdGDOLmcukyZIMALGgCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25282%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dLBxGrWLrAI/WPZXuCnxCbI/AAAAAAAAAW4/iLsd42cLBV4TOYUQdGDOLmcukyZIMALGgCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25282%2529.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">So here's my review:</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><br /><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern Sizing:&nbsp;</b>Size 18&nbsp;</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>Yes</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Were the instructions easy to follow?</b>&nbsp; I'm going to say yes here. &nbsp;I actually did not use the pattern instructions, but did it as a Sew-A-long with Brittany. &nbsp;I thought the sleeve insertion would be shake me a little, but I had no problems. &nbsp;Especially since I had a video tutorial to follow.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?&nbsp;</b>I actually found no fault in this pattern at all</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fabric Used:&nbsp;</b>Stretch Knit. &nbsp;</span><span style="color: black; font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">I really love this fabric. &nbsp;It's so comfy. &nbsp;</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:&nbsp;</b><span style="background-color: transparent;">I added a few inches to the length since I am "leggy" &nbsp;only thing is.... I have no idea how many inches I added.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you sew it again?&nbsp;</b>Definitely!!!&nbsp;<span style="color: black;">I will definitely make a number of these in the future using various types of fabric since there is a zipper involved.</span></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you recommend it to others?&nbsp;</b>YES!!!</span></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><b><u>EXTRAS</u></b>: Having Brittany's video really helped me as I am a visual learner. &nbsp;It allowed me to stop and go as I went and have a clear understanding of what the directions were probably saying.</span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDdVWX4wJ8g/WPZX7J2iUPI/AAAAAAAAAW8/t2hLpd3ex8c4-1dnr0IqZChcPp3mvlk6wCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kDdVWX4wJ8g/WPZX7J2iUPI/AAAAAAAAAW8/t2hLpd3ex8c4-1dnr0IqZChcPp3mvlk6wCLcB/s1600/FullSizeRender%2B%25281%2529.jpg" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">I made an attempt to do a mini photo shoot after church, but my grand wouldn't let me go solo. &nbsp;Once she saw what I was doing, she jumped right in and refused to move. &nbsp;So here she is in her first public blog post.</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRCoAdJRFwc/WPZWl-RbXxI/AAAAAAAAAWw/xjwdfm24T-oEx4h99Llj1Bi4VPpq7MgbACLcB/s1600/IMG_0401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SRCoAdJRFwc/WPZWl-RbXxI/AAAAAAAAAWw/xjwdfm24T-oEx4h99Llj1Bi4VPpq7MgbACLcB/s1600/IMG_0401.JPG" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">This dress was so easy to make. &nbsp;If I can do it, You can do it too!</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><i><b>Happy Sewing!!!</b></i></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">My Amazon Store: <a href="http://astore.amazon.com/zariahsews21-20?_encoding=UTF8&amp;node=2" target="_blank">&nbsp;http://astore.amazon.com/zariahsews21-20&nbsp;</a></span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;">Want to learn how to sew? &nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><a href="http://sew-it-academy.thinkific.com/bundles/sew-it-academy?ref=c96ad4" target="_blank">http://sew-it-academy.thinkific.com/bundles/sew-it-academy?ref=c96ad4&nbsp;</a>&nbsp;</span><br /><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span>Zariah's Creationshttps://plus.google.com/106675815442876072672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-68500858225027688232017-03-08T18:17:00.002-08:002017-03-08T18:17:18.357-08:00Girl's Night Out with McCall's 7021 and 6173No matter where we work, my girlfriend and make it a point to get together every few months. &nbsp;Being as though I'm more of a home and church girl, I didn't really have "going out" clothes. &nbsp;So I decided that I would try my hand at making something other than a dress or skirt, very easy, stylish and comfortable. These two McCall pattern's were the very thing I needed.<br /><br />Since I don't consider myself to be a professional seamstress yet, I tend to stay away from pants altogether. &nbsp;What drew me to the leggings was that it had an elastic waistband and only 2 pieces. &nbsp; Both of the fabric choices for this project were knits that I purchased from New York City fabric stores. &nbsp;I had been searching for the fabric choice for the top for a few years after seeing it posted on Facebook by another seamstress. I fell so much in love with it that I dreamed about it. &nbsp;While on a fabric shopping spree, I decided to take my time in the fashion and go in and out of various fabric stores to first scout what caught my eye before purchasing it. &nbsp;Then I stumbled into <a href="http://fabricsworldusa.com/home.html" target="_blank">Fabrics World USA</a>. &nbsp;Just during a random search. &nbsp;All of a sudden while not looking for this particular fabric, it stuck out to me like an angel with a glowing halo. &nbsp;AHHHHHHHHHHH........... &nbsp;The hard part was figuring out what was I going to make out of this. &nbsp;I had enough fabric for a cute skirt. &nbsp;Then with the left over, I made a Peplum top using <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=7021" target="_blank">McCall's pattern 7021</a>.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaF0kuZoBmA/WMCxwMzfqmI/AAAAAAAAATw/NN6UELUYiTgZ6feRAemTIJ1H1PC_FubcgCLcB/s1600/Screenshot_20170308-202955.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PaF0kuZoBmA/WMCxwMzfqmI/AAAAAAAAATw/NN6UELUYiTgZ6feRAemTIJ1H1PC_FubcgCLcB/s320/Screenshot_20170308-202955.jpg" width="313" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gcul7CwgIlA/WMC4wGhtkzI/AAAAAAAAAUo/E_nZ6UPxdqAzOkE1MnCkX6J0OJFX5CIMgCLcB/s1600/20161201_234041.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Gcul7CwgIlA/WMC4wGhtkzI/AAAAAAAAAUo/E_nZ6UPxdqAzOkE1MnCkX6J0OJFX5CIMgCLcB/s320/20161201_234041.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--dbHhjWIaRo/WMCyG8yfiwI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VkeDwmJMEd8WFw-GKjd3eUuu5FzlTp5QQCEw/s1600/20161201_001406.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--dbHhjWIaRo/WMCyG8yfiwI/AAAAAAAAAUU/VkeDwmJMEd8WFw-GKjd3eUuu5FzlTp5QQCEw/s320/20161201_001406.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lFmZE0oJRQk/WMCyGoR9MhI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Fx9zT-NtEbY4hsSgZ0yRSrtUk1x6g4M9QCEw/s1600/20161201_001418%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lFmZE0oJRQk/WMCyGoR9MhI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Fx9zT-NtEbY4hsSgZ0yRSrtUk1x6g4M9QCEw/s320/20161201_001418%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">When I picked up the bolt, there was only about 3 good yards of it. &nbsp;A half a yard was a little spotted on the back of the fabric. &nbsp;At first I was disappointed until one of the workers said let me check in the basement. "O.k, I'll wait!" &nbsp;I was in no rush to get out of there once I found my fabric. &nbsp;He did take a long time to come back up though. &nbsp;Thank God, he did NOT come up empty handed. &nbsp;He found a full bolt of the same fabric!!! &nbsp;So I grabbed 2 more yards and they threw in the and batch for free!! Woo Hoo!! &nbsp;I had no clue what I was going to make out of it, but I had it and that's all that mattered.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The leggings were just something I wanted to try because it looked quick and easy to make. &nbsp;I actually brought that fabric on my trip to NYC as well. &nbsp;Thank God for proximity and rolling luggage! &nbsp;<a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=6173" target="_blank">McCall's pattern 6173</a> seemed to do the trick. &nbsp;</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPPEQn9uZT8/WMC2Vbc9KWI/AAAAAAAAAUc/QkxIY3bdHZM1lpfoA9iXcsSxdQZ0bcgXACLcB/s1600/Screenshot_20170308-204537.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="317" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPPEQn9uZT8/WMC2Vbc9KWI/AAAAAAAAAUc/QkxIY3bdHZM1lpfoA9iXcsSxdQZ0bcgXACLcB/s320/Screenshot_20170308-204537.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I've used this pattern before and with the fabric choice I used, It turned out a little bigger than I wanted. &nbsp;This denim like knit that I used for this outfit came out just perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern Sizing:&nbsp;</b>Size Large for the leggings and 18 for the Peplum.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>Yes</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Were the instructions easy to follow?</b>&nbsp;Surprisingly yes. I thought the Peplum would be difficult, but not.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?&nbsp;</b>I loved the fact that it was made out of a spandex and knit fabric without zippers!</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fabric Used:&nbsp;</b>Stretch Knit (leggings) and Spandex(top)</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:&nbsp;</b><span style="background-color: transparent;">I added 2 inches to the bodice of the peplum as I have a long torso. &nbsp;The leggings had to be cut shorter for my height.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you sew it again?&nbsp;</b>Definitely!!!&nbsp;<span style="background-color: transparent;">I'm positive that I will be making at least 5 more of this pattern before years end, tweeking it up here and there. This is a quick Go-to pattern.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #595959; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, &quot;Palatino Linotype&quot;, Palatino, serif; font-size: 17.6px;"><span style="background-color: transparent;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you recommend it to others? </b>YES!!!</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Put them both together and you get this...</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-akCl0q5umQo/WMCyEBmlKYI/AAAAAAAAAUU/-G4KoghpFngVWEQeIFeOSXP22xQJwA8qgCEw/s1600/15283987_1196037563809749_5083580861384049745_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-akCl0q5umQo/WMCyEBmlKYI/AAAAAAAAAUU/-G4KoghpFngVWEQeIFeOSXP22xQJwA8qgCEw/s320/15283987_1196037563809749_5083580861384049745_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cow5QLFmtQ4/WMCyEfyO-yI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Atd_BjXeyMc6j2I-j454agGCF7DUsHYXgCEw/s1600/15326046_10154880999076520_605668002802475926_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cow5QLFmtQ4/WMCyEfyO-yI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Atd_BjXeyMc6j2I-j454agGCF7DUsHYXgCEw/s200/15326046_10154880999076520_605668002802475926_o.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RtDo6agMAMo/WMCyD9-ESQI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Ds97ba474E44-tQF56cBTwlyasUnycbVACEw/s1600/15268032_1196037947143044_7679998127639997516_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RtDo6agMAMo/WMCyD9-ESQI/AAAAAAAAAUU/Ds97ba474E44-tQF56cBTwlyasUnycbVACEw/s200/15268032_1196037947143044_7679998127639997516_n.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Sewing!!</span></i></b></div><br />Zariah's Creationshttps://plus.google.com/106675815442876072672noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-13833081342079937962017-02-09T19:06:00.000-08:002017-02-09T19:06:33.936-08:00Quick Tip - Project Prep!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">For ages the Girl Scout motto has been, "Be prepared!".&nbsp; As I gotten older,&nbsp; I've tried to apply this motto to my everyday life.&nbsp; Sometimes it happens and sometimes..... I miss the mark.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Last year I was on a mission to create all of my garments for a Church Conference.&nbsp; Since I decided at such short notice,&nbsp; I had to come up with a way that would make things easier for me.&nbsp; Especially since I had a feeling that my machine was going to end up on this trip as well.&nbsp; </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">As an Event Planner I plan out upcoming&nbsp; projects.&nbsp; I figured the only way I would be able to pull off this project was to put on my seamstress planner hat and prep ahead.&nbsp; </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">The first thing I did was decide what patterns I wanted to use.&nbsp; I put them in a big clear Ziploc bag.&nbsp; Then I was in a mission to find the right fabric for the dresses I wanted to make. Not so easy.&nbsp; I purchased everything that I would need to go with each garment. Thread, zippers,&nbsp; pins, etc... I put those things in the Ziploc bag with the pattern selected.</div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn7Oj1_ixWY/WJ0ixW8ZrtI/AAAAAAAAASk/Pouyw5o4Xu4sOvcJy51GdcvM8EVpnqA6ACLcB/s1600/DSCF1058.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wn7Oj1_ixWY/WJ0ixW8ZrtI/AAAAAAAAASk/Pouyw5o4Xu4sOvcJy51GdcvM8EVpnqA6ACLcB/s320/DSCF1058.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div dir="ltr"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Whenever I found a few free minutes. I would&nbsp; cut out the patterns then place then back in the envelope.&nbsp; I did this for all 4. Then when I found more free time,&nbsp; I grabbed the Ziploc,&nbsp; removed the cut pattern and cut out the fabric.&nbsp; Once cut,&nbsp; and pins still attached,&nbsp; I placed all the materials back in the Ziploc bags.&nbsp; Everything was kept in one spot until I could schedule time to focus on creating the garment.&nbsp; </div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">I still do this when I buy patterns or fabrics.&nbsp; It makes for easy prep and planning. Of course the universal tools that I use for every project (scissors, seam ripper, marker) don't stay in the Ziploc, but I keep them near by for easy access.</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Today was just a quick tip to help get you to Project Plan. &nbsp;</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;">Leave me a comment and tell me what are some of your project prepping steps?</div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><i>Happy Sewing!</i></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: justify;"><b><i><br /></i></b></div><div dir="ltr" style="text-align: center;"><b><i>If you like this blog post, make sure you subscribe <a href="http://eepurl.com/cAVTZT" target="_blank">here</a> and don't forget to share!</i></b><br /><b><i><br /></i></b><div style="text-align: center;">Want to learn to sew? 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McCall's 6886<a href="https://www.bloglovin.com/blog/15795669/?claim=xq77uk3qxaz">Follow my blog with Bloglovin</a><br /><br />So........ I did a quick inventory of all the patterns in my stash. My patterns are out of control and need to be tamed. I've been sewing consistently for about 2 1/2 years now and I haven't touched half of them. A few in particular I loved so much I have repeated them. One of my favorites is <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=6886&amp;imagesize=large&amp;f[0]=field_brand%3A198" target="_blank">McCall's 6886</a> <a href="https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/m6886"></a> .<br /><br />This pattern only comes with 4 pieces. ONLY 4!!!!! Wait Excuse me. There are 3 pieces to cut, but 4 in total to sew to piece together the garment. The garment requires that you use a stretch knit or stretch fabric. Although I used a stretch denim for one of my creations (seen below), it's definitely better to go with the suggested fabric on the back of the envelope. Trust me. I chose this stretch denim because I fell in love with the fabric when I purchased it.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2p97h5qQwlM/WH-f2xYvdNI/AAAAAAAAALU/Tbb1qqB2JFQDi0aBi1Y68DgjHR4OonQVgCLcB/s1600/12654263_963198943760280_4736856004520330638_n%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2p97h5qQwlM/WH-f2xYvdNI/AAAAAAAAALU/Tbb1qqB2JFQDi0aBi1Y68DgjHR4OonQVgCLcB/s400/12654263_963198943760280_4736856004520330638_n%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="220" /></a></div><br /><br />I was making it for a conference and I had to make it fast because I was due to pack up to leave. This is a great beginners pattern to start off with for a dress. There are no zippers, no pockets, and the seams are pretty straight. You do have to know how to set a sleeve which isn't too difficult at all. This is definitely a good dress pattern to learn on. I recommend that you purchase 2 of these just in case. &nbsp;I purchased my patterns from <a href="http://www.joann.com/" target="_blank">Joann Fabrics</a> during one of their pattern sales..<br /><br />This is definitely my go to dress when I have to make something quick in a particular color. &nbsp;What makes it so fabulous is that I can change up the sleeves, shorten it, make it long, add a flounce or ruffle. &nbsp;Below are the many ways I have made this quick fix. &nbsp;Most people make this dress to fit their body a little closer than what I have, but.... &nbsp;I move around a lot and need to be sure that I have room and comfort as I go.<br /><br /><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern Sizing:&nbsp;</b>Size 16</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?&nbsp;&nbsp;</b>Yes</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Were the instructions easy to follow?</b>&nbsp;Very much so.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?&nbsp;</b>I only wish that it had a neck facing</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Fabric Used:&nbsp;</b>Stretch Knit or Stretch fabric</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:&nbsp;</b><span style="background-color: transparent;">The only pattern changes that I had to make were adding length, becasue I am 5' 9'' and with the shoulders. &nbsp;I was born in the shape of Olive Oyl.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you sew it again?&nbsp;</b>Definitely!!!&nbsp;<span style="background-color: transparent;">I'm positive that I will be making at least 5 more of this pattern before years end, tweeking it up here and there.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: transparent;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><b style="box-sizing: border-box;">Would you recommend it to others?&nbsp;</b>YES</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">Here are some other pictures of me using this same pattern.</div><div style="background-color: white; box-sizing: border-box; color: #484848; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNCFIhN55_4/WH-v6eO7tLI/AAAAAAAAALs/WQfh1smGb6ohkLMMRv6jJwBY95LcJbx5ACLcB/s1600/12342340_923756264371215_9175983410387185653_n%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-BNCFIhN55_4/WH-v6eO7tLI/AAAAAAAAALs/WQfh1smGb6ohkLMMRv6jJwBY95LcJbx5ACLcB/s400/12342340_923756264371215_9175983410387185653_n%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rniZAsW3o7U/WH-wBCRzkTI/AAAAAAAAALw/5sYQwSnIxMMicrbOUsOcMl-ZN5XGmiAKACLcB/s1600/12670273_963202197093288_4579432862173931750_n%2B-%2BCopy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; 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Click <b><i><u><a href="http://sew-it-academy.thinkific.com/bundles/sew-it-academy?ref=c96ad4" target="_blank">HERE</a></u></i></b>!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4mM-MLlSbc/WIYiidU2slI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DrTPKWDIfdw4j15BOwbHIrFmBQseJDnlwCEw/s1600/SEW-IT-AFFILIATE.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b4mM-MLlSbc/WIYiidU2slI/AAAAAAAAAMY/DrTPKWDIfdw4j15BOwbHIrFmBQseJDnlwCEw/s320/SEW-IT-AFFILIATE.jpg" width="256" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-50176283829700475522016-12-15T11:57:00.002-08:002017-01-26T08:52:41.173-08:00For the love of DENIM!!! DENIM! DENIM! DENIM!! &nbsp;Whoever came up with the fabric is genius!!! &nbsp;Denim is one of my favorite fabrics of all times. &nbsp;Maybe because I was a little tom-boyish growing up and always climbing tree, climbing fences, walking through parks and woods that the need and love for denim became life for me.<br /><br /><br />6 months before our annual Church conference, I challenged myself to make all of my outfits for that week. I actually did it the year before, but it was actually unintentional. At that time, I had been sewing consistently for 2 years at that time and when it came time to organize myself for packing I realized that all of my clothes with the exception of 1 were made by me. So I took on the challenge of making that last outfit to complete my quest.<br /><br />I first spotted the inspiration dress on Facebook almost a year before making. &nbsp;I loved it so that I had a screenshot of it in my phone as a future goal. &nbsp;To this day, I have no idea where that original picture came from to give it props. &nbsp;It was love at first site! &nbsp;I had saved in the back of my mind as Project - "GOALS". &nbsp;Seeing a dress like this did not seem do-able for a somewhat advanced novice such as myself.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aTSkO3yWUM8/WFLvOAz5JpI/AAAAAAAAAJw/HbHOaFLDlU8U6ni0E0u2Tl1eSY47WVy-QCLcB/s1600/Inspiration.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aTSkO3yWUM8/WFLvOAz5JpI/AAAAAAAAAJw/HbHOaFLDlU8U6ni0E0u2Tl1eSY47WVy-QCLcB/s320/Inspiration.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><br />I then saw (months later) one of my Sew Sistas, Je'Tua Amos, posted a remake of the dress and I re-fell in love and had to challenge myself to make one for myself. &nbsp;I figured, if she could do it, so can I.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0h_qpUF33fE/WFLw-a_3ydI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/v1trdfNX4EkDJqlPwzS4YwYPC6u6_18XwCLcB/s1600/Robert%2527s%2Bwife.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0h_qpUF33fE/WFLw-a_3ydI/AAAAAAAAAJ8/v1trdfNX4EkDJqlPwzS4YwYPC6u6_18XwCLcB/s320/Robert%2527s%2Bwife.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />At first I was afraid to tackle what looked like a tough project and above level of expertise, but then I decided to step out of the box and tackle it. For the top, I used the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.simplicity.com/simplicity-pattern-1420-misses-dress-in-two-lengths-with-bodice-variations/1420.html" target="_blank">Simplicity pattern 1420</a>&nbsp;for the top then self drafted a pleated maxi to attach as the bottom. I was concerned that after completing the top and skirt separately that they wouldn't match equally and I would have to undo and restart. &nbsp;Luckily that was not the case. &nbsp;The hardest part for me was actually the invisible zipper and drafting the length. &nbsp;Zippers have always been a challenge for me in the past so I had to watch a few videos to get me through it and viola'!!!<br /><br />Below the dress on the left is the original version that I spotted and the dress in the middle is from my beautiful Sew Sista, Je'Tua, &nbsp;You can find her blog and version here&nbsp;<a href="https://robertswife.wordpress.com/2016/05/10/denim-and-lace-how-i-made-my-vision-come-to-life/" target="_blank">Roberts Wife</a>, &nbsp;then there's me on the far right .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uQgIwJ9XfFA/WFLRqm_WzbI/AAAAAAAAAJE/SqelF59f1XIZvTmnX7v1ijxo10gqctWlgCEw/s1600/PhotoGrid_1471888611351.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uQgIwJ9XfFA/WFLRqm_WzbI/AAAAAAAAAJE/SqelF59f1XIZvTmnX7v1ijxo10gqctWlgCEw/s320/PhotoGrid_1471888611351.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><br />The only thing I think that I would change in this pattern is the sleeves. &nbsp;I would have liked for them to be a bit longer. &nbsp;However, I've always been taught, when you do it the first time, follow the pattern exactly, when you do it a second time, change it up according to you skill. &nbsp;I loved this dress so much (and the responses) &nbsp;that yes, I will make this a redo and add my little adjustments to it.<br /><br />Here's Je'Tua in her completed dress. &nbsp;She added lace to hers which gave it an elegant touch.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7XAvGZKgejQ/WFLsLwHNanI/AAAAAAAAAJU/i_aPE0yoTvEdZ17UKZ-QCC8DyNH-FahLgCLcB/s1600/Je%2527Tua.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7XAvGZKgejQ/WFLsLwHNanI/AAAAAAAAAJU/i_aPE0yoTvEdZ17UKZ-QCC8DyNH-FahLgCLcB/s400/Je%2527Tua.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">and here's me and my copycat version.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G81k1K8GBWM/WFLshBKc3RI/AAAAAAAAAJY/shpYN1OUJVMvMHNlPo0dBQLU5iwJgVoJwCLcB/s1600/20160820_190909.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-G81k1K8GBWM/WFLshBKc3RI/AAAAAAAAAJY/shpYN1OUJVMvMHNlPo0dBQLU5iwJgVoJwCLcB/s320/20160820_190909.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSADz3hzqgE/WFLsl2Tr2RI/AAAAAAAAAJc/5O-R17BOrGYu-xKLIV7GM4LoG-bKnf5zQCLcB/s1600/20160820_191009%2B%25281%2529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nSADz3hzqgE/WFLsl2Tr2RI/AAAAAAAAAJc/5O-R17BOrGYu-xKLIV7GM4LoG-bKnf5zQCLcB/s320/20160820_191009%2B%25281%2529.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reV8kWKyP28/WFLspj4kvfI/AAAAAAAAAJg/t5U21W18pzM53VYB94oyFRQ8rtmHiT9LwCLcB/s1600/20160820_191030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-reV8kWKyP28/WFLspj4kvfI/AAAAAAAAAJg/t5U21W18pzM53VYB94oyFRQ8rtmHiT9LwCLcB/s320/20160820_191030.jpg" width="180" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /><br />What do you think???<br /><br /><br />Denim is life!<br /><br /><b><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><i>Happy Sewing!!!</i></span></b>Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-56180714506328048182016-02-13T18:15:00.002-08:002016-05-20T11:41:41.878-07:00Window Shopping...... My trip to the Fabric Store<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In the movie, <i>The Preacher's Wife</i>, there was a mother and daughter scene where Whitney Houston said it's o.k. to window shopping as long as you don't have any money in your pocket. &nbsp;Well that was my quest for today on this below freezing Saturday.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">My son has been getting on me about getting myself ready for our Holy Convocation in August. Although I am a planning at heart and by nature, when it comes to doing things for myself, I am the biggest procrastinator!! &nbsp;I seem to work better when I'm playing beat the clock.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">So this time I decided to take a little bit of heed in planning for August for my wardrobe. &nbsp;Last year I made all my outfits and it seemed to be &nbsp;huge success. &nbsp;So this year, I'm going to plan a little bit more in advance. &nbsp;A few weeks ago, I took the time to surf through IG (Instgram) and check out some of the fashion pages oriented towards church wears. &nbsp;I put together my fashion vision board of what I would like to wear and I emailed it to my children for the Yes or No.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">In going through my fabric stash, I see that I have no fabric that would be ideal for making any of these garments. Ugh!! &nbsp;Now that means that I have to make a fabric run. &nbsp;So the thing about this fabric run is..... &nbsp;Since it's not fabric spending time, I'm only going with my pics, pen, and notebook to shop out, price out - the type of fabric I will use and the amount it will cost me. &nbsp;That's it!! NO purchasing allowed. &nbsp;I'm not even taking my credit card. &nbsp;Just my license and my bus pass in the event that my car fails me. &nbsp;Already this is hard and I haven't even left the house. &nbsp;In my head I'm trying to figure out, what if I find fabric for under??????????? &nbsp;NOT THIS TIME!! I can do this... So with this determination, I'm off to Gaffney's in Philadelphia, PA. Wish me luck!</span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_HuMZhwfqg/Vr_eMt4bIPI/AAAAAAAAAdM/w-r_Hh8RINE/s1600/20160213_164616-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--_HuMZhwfqg/Vr_eMt4bIPI/AAAAAAAAAdM/w-r_Hh8RINE/s320/20160213_164616-1.jpg" width="320" /></a><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7LpWxKyveI/Vr_f0yK6dhI/AAAAAAAAAdY/YdMm0bwRpgQ/s1600/PhotoGrid_1455414621247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m7LpWxKyveI/Vr_f0yK6dhI/AAAAAAAAAdY/YdMm0bwRpgQ/s320/PhotoGrid_1455414621247.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Ok I'm back!!! &nbsp;That was a hard task, but.......... I WON!!!!! &nbsp;I didn't buy a thing! &nbsp;I went with an agenda and my phone and I conquered the urge to spend.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here's what I did:</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I took the pictures that I set up for my wardrobe for convocation. &nbsp;I sought out which fabrics would be great in that style. &nbsp;I first took the pic, labeled it in my notebook, wrote down the price. &nbsp;All is left is for me to calculate how much I need and the cost. &nbsp;I did a little extra for future projects as well, but I never passed the register! #proudmoment &nbsp;So now I have it all mapped out in my sewing journal, so when I'm ready to buy, I'm prepared. &nbsp;Besides August is far away. I may change my mind 5 more times before I sew the 1st stitch.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I really like this method of shopping. &nbsp;It allows you to plan and schedule your budget. &nbsp;I have it all in my head that every paycheck I have to set aside my coins to finance my new passion. &nbsp;I think it will work!! (fingers and toes crossed).</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">So for all my Sew Sistas, try this method versus running out and buying out the fabric store and using your mortgage money to purchase your sewing addiction.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><i><b><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Sewing!</span></b></i><br /><br /><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-3651341772742644872016-02-07T16:27:00.002-08:002016-05-20T11:42:06.618-07:00Just Do it!! My Nike Moment!<div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">So I've been sewing for 2 years now. &nbsp;I'm more consistent now than in the beginning. &nbsp;When I first started sewing, started off with a small item such as skirts. &nbsp;In between then and now, life happened and I fell off the sew wagon. &nbsp;Now that I am back on the wagon, I have been sewing my Sunday attire for almost a year now. Friends and Family have often seen me post pictures on social media with the hashtag, #4mebyme. &nbsp;While I was tickled by the tag, those that wanted me to sew for them threw me a loving side eye.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">In August I decided to make all my clothes for our annual church convention. &nbsp;I received a lot of compliments for the outfits that I made. &nbsp;That was a proud moment for me. &nbsp;I felt like finally I've arrived and became an official member of the sewing world. &nbsp;Since then, I have been getting requests from people asking me to sew for them. &nbsp;I continued professing that I sew for myself only. &nbsp;Can I be honest here? &nbsp;I was terrified to sew for other people. &nbsp;Even though I now had an audience, I knew that I was not a professional and I had a long way to go to get there. &nbsp;I was ok with how I made my clothes. &nbsp;The outside looked store brought, but underneath did not have that Macy's look. &nbsp;I didn't have the professional look equipment such as a serger and I didn't want a customer to return a garment or call me and say she no longer wanted the item. &nbsp;People can be picky and harsh when spending their money. &nbsp;I get it, but I'm a new seamstress and one thing I was not.... was ready for the world.&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">A few months went by and I continued to sew for myself. &nbsp;When I say myself I mean not even my children or grand baby. &nbsp;When my son asked me to sew a button back on or restitch a hole, I gave him the side eye and tried to get my daughter to start sewing herself. &nbsp;Requests came via text and email to make a skirt for various occasions and I continued to state my motto - #4mebyme. &nbsp;I even went as far as recommending other seamstresses to a fashion stylist. I know, I know........ I wasn't ready. &nbsp;The recommended seamstress did an excellent job though. Way better than I would have at that time.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">With the number of people asking for my services, I began to think maybe I could start a small sewing business. &nbsp;After watching Eryn's video of Style Sew Me on Starting a Business &nbsp;(&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/_GU8lHQmMm4">https://youtu.be/_GU8lHQmMm4</a>&nbsp;), I slowly leaned towards the yes side of things. &nbsp;I'm still not at the professional level, but I am more skilled then when I first started. &nbsp;Eryn made starting a sewing business seem less scary. &nbsp;I watched the video a few times and then on New Years Eve, while in church, I finally said a full yes, I'll start small and just stick to one type of garment. &nbsp;I got home about 4:00 am New Year Day and fell asleep with a grin on my face from all the compliments on the Regal Maxi skirt I made for myself. &nbsp;(That skirt gave me grief, but I conquered it - See my blog, Regal Maxi Review). &nbsp;From 4:00 AM I slept until about 10:00 AM, I logged in to Facebook and what did I have in my inbox? &nbsp;A request to make a skirt!!!! &nbsp;Sheesh!!!! Was God listening to my conversation with myself?&nbsp;</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">All I could do was laugh! &nbsp;I know God has a sense of humor, but He didn't give me a chance to back out on this at all. &nbsp;I made contact with my new potential customer, who happened to be a former high school classmate, and shared my that I was trying to get up to par. Immediately she said, I'll send you a picture of the skirt I would like. Low and behold she sent me a picture of MIMI G'S REGAL MAXI SKIRT!!! &nbsp;The very same skirt that I had just made for New Years. &nbsp;I took that as a sign for 1 things. 1) God really have a sense of humor and He moves fast for a reason. &nbsp;2) It was meant for me to share this new talent that God has allowed me to partake with. &nbsp;I really had no reason to say no, I had just made the skirt for myself. &nbsp;So I drew up the customer agreement and gained my 1st customer.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">The entire time I was creating her custom skirt, I was nervous. &nbsp;I even prayed while sewing that everything would turn out right. &nbsp;I came across a few obstacles while making the skirt, but because I wasn't sewing for myself, I had to push through it and get it done. &nbsp;The fabric choice was a delicate Satin. &nbsp;It was soft, pretty, and elegant.</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">We encountered a major storm that gave me more time to really give more attention to the details. &nbsp;At the end, I was proud of my work. &nbsp;I now wanted one for myself. &nbsp;Since I wasn't going to be at the event, I had to get my client to take a million photos for me. &nbsp;I must say, I think she looks beautiful in it. &nbsp;See for yourself!!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5cwGYVoM8PQ/Vrfg1mx4yNI/AAAAAAAAAb4/iX318lbXwWs/s1600/IMG_20160129_231921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5cwGYVoM8PQ/Vrfg1mx4yNI/AAAAAAAAAb4/iX318lbXwWs/s320/IMG_20160129_231921.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">So I now encourage anyone who's afraid to step out of the box to be like Nike and JUST DO IT!!!</span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><i><b><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;">Happy Sewing!</span></b></i><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-87419698650766261272016-01-09T10:54:00.000-08:002016-05-20T11:42:25.382-07:00Regal Maxi Skirt Review - Mimi G<span style="font-size: large;">You will find through my blogs that I lllloooovvveee &nbsp;Mimi's DIY tutorials!! &nbsp;Up until recently, I dibble and dabbled with sewing over the years, but it wasn't until I became a YouTube addict and started following Mimi and DIY Meesha, that I took sewing seriously. &nbsp;When I say I watched Mimi G's channel like it was Daytime TV, I'm being serious!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I've admired the Regal Maxi Skirt from afar for quite some time. &nbsp;A year ago, I even tried my hand at creating a skirt for me. &nbsp;Sad to say, it didn't go that well. &nbsp;I wasn't use to the fabric or even the skill of gatherings, inserting pockets etc... &nbsp;So I put this video on paused, did a little practicing and BAM!!! &nbsp;I finally succeed at completing my skirt!!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qX4BNt691Gw/VpFO6LrCCyI/AAAAAAAAAag/LQ_qL3aDkSg/s1600/20151231_211805.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qX4BNt691Gw/VpFO6LrCCyI/AAAAAAAAAag/LQ_qL3aDkSg/s320/20151231_211805.jpg" width="126" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Ok almost finished. &nbsp;I started the skirt the day before New Years Eve and I needed it for NYE service. &nbsp;I was sewing right up until it was time to leave for church. &nbsp;I didn't have time to finish the sash and add the belt loops. &nbsp;However it was completed enough for me to wear. &nbsp;It was a proud moment. &nbsp;Then when I arrived to church and everyone complimented me, all I could do was smile!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">The Regal Maxi DIY Tutorial can be purchased on Mimi's website (&nbsp;<a href="http://mimigstyle.bigcartel.com/">http://mimigstyle.bigcartel.com/</a>&nbsp;) . &nbsp;The great thing about having it this way is that you can put it on repeat as many times as you like after you purchase the tutorial. &nbsp;I replayed it so much that Mimi probably wanted to pop out the screen and say - JUST DO IT!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I created the skirt to wear with my 3 inch heels (which I wore for about 20 minutes). &nbsp;The top I borrowed from my son, my jewelry came from New York and Company and the hairstyle was another YouTube creation. &nbsp;Hello, my name is Shawn and I am a YouTuber!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NVRrHMYv2vw/VpFVnMD6EjI/AAAAAAAAAbI/XTFRMCiFF2k/s1600/20151231_211943.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NVRrHMYv2vw/VpFVnMD6EjI/AAAAAAAAAbI/XTFRMCiFF2k/s320/20151231_211943.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MqBfkz0t5HU/VpFUmSPqSpI/AAAAAAAAAbE/lyGSXm7R6S4/s1600/20151231_211844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-MqBfkz0t5HU/VpFUmSPqSpI/AAAAAAAAAbE/lyGSXm7R6S4/s320/20151231_211844.jpg" width="128" /></a>&nbsp;</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Depending on your fabric choice, this skirt can attend all types of events. &nbsp;I chose a 100% cotton fabric (from Joann fabrics) for a casual dressy look for service. Mimi created hers in a Shantung fabric that can be more on the elegant side. &nbsp;In her video, she gave use a dressy casual sleek look - a.k.a. Multi-purposed.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I will definitely make a few more of these skirts now that I've gotten over the hump. &nbsp;The trickiest part was the gathering. &nbsp;I always thought my hands were the weakest link, but they kept popping the thread. I would follow the directions more to a tee for the waistband. &nbsp;I made it slightly bigger thinking I would need it for the comfort. That was a negative!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Anyone would feel accomplished and beautiful in this skirt! &nbsp;With a little practice, you can do it too!!!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpg_RLDDP6k/VpFW9w0emcI/AAAAAAAAAbU/1t7t5MlTARc/s1600/textgram_1451621333.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="319" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kpg_RLDDP6k/VpFW9w0emcI/AAAAAAAAAbU/1t7t5MlTARc/s320/textgram_1451621333.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: &quot;georgia&quot; , &quot;times new roman&quot; , serif; font-size: large;"><i>Happy Sewing!</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-51825496735916492732016-01-02T19:11:00.001-08:002016-01-02T19:13:39.125-08:00DIY Cape ~ MimiGstyleHAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!<br /><br />Sorry I've been delayed on postings. &nbsp;The end of the year had overtaken me with all the Christmas and New Years events - BUT I've been sewing!<br /><br />Today's blog is on the Mimi G - DIY Cape -&nbsp;<a href="https://youtu.be/RPMk5tucfto">https://youtu.be/RPMk5tucfto</a>. &nbsp;Let me first say EVERYONE needs to make and have one of these in there closet! &nbsp;I found this YouTube DIY very easy to follow. &nbsp;I thought I would have a challenge, but as I followed Mimi, I was making it at the same time (using the rewind button as needed). <br /><br />I couldn't have made my Cape at a better type. &nbsp;I had just created the M6686 with a Bell sleeve and I didn't want to force it into a coat and risk the wrinkles.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEYFXPEYB4Q/VoiFOB5Ba0I/AAAAAAAAAZo/zpGP0SssoKo/s1600/20151228_064058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-gEYFXPEYB4Q/VoiFOB5Ba0I/AAAAAAAAAZo/zpGP0SssoKo/s320/20151228_064058.jpg" width="186" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the fabric, I used a wool blend that was gifted to me by a former co-worker. &nbsp;When I first got back into sewing, my co-worker and her sister stayed up til 1:00 AM just to help me finish 1 skirt!! &nbsp;When Sharon passed away, Pam called me up and offered me 1st dibs on what Sharon had. &nbsp;Let me tell you, when I walked into that house on pick up day, I was overwhelmed at the amount of fabric that she had collected. &nbsp;Boxes after boxes after boxes we went through until I got tired. &nbsp;At the time, I wasn't as developed as I am now, but I promised to put it all to good use. &nbsp;I kept my word.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The hardest part about making the Cape for me was the buttons. I never inserted buttons before. &nbsp;On top of the STRIPES! &nbsp;I made the Cape not paying attention to the stripes at all so the buttons were a little off, but no one else noticed. &nbsp;I made the cape in a few hours. &nbsp;That's how easy to follow it was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3nzemulu2Ms/VoiJ7SGaMpI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/S5R-nszziJ8/s1600/20151228_064114.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3nzemulu2Ms/VoiJ7SGaMpI/AAAAAAAAAZ4/S5R-nszziJ8/s320/20151228_064114.jpg" width="187" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qv3Irssl1jw/VoiJ9g1KjzI/AAAAAAAAAaA/2WXYwaEDauY/s1600/20151228_064124.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qv3Irssl1jw/VoiJ9g1KjzI/AAAAAAAAAaA/2WXYwaEDauY/s320/20151228_064124.jpg" width="234" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The Cape is very stylish and is back in style. &nbsp;So this is perfect timing. &nbsp;Had I had enough time before Christmas, I would have made a few for family, but I'm trying to stay on my sewing schedule. &nbsp;However I will be making more.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I forgot to take a pic with the Cape on. Sorry. &nbsp;I'll post one on IG later.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until next time.......</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">May you all have a Happy and Prosperous New Year!!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Sewing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div>Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-30350665270203865082015-12-08T05:44:00.001-08:002016-05-20T11:42:47.627-07:00Blue Horizon - Mix & Match<span style="font-size: large;">I am soooooooo super excited over this dress here!! &nbsp;I fell in love with it at first site. &nbsp;I originally saw it in yellow at a shorter length. &nbsp;I posted the "Sewspiration" on FB and the ladies went crazy over it!!! They were making the dress before I could even buy my fabric. &nbsp;Then I saw Nadira037 (YouTube) version of the dress and thought how perfect for our Bishop's Anniversary Banquet.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I had already seen the fabric from a previous trip to Moods (New York) and went to averaging out how much I would need and how much it would cost. &nbsp;I was going to NYC for my birthday anyway, so this would be an added bonus. &nbsp;I grabbed about 5 1/2 yards of fabric just to be sure I would have enough. &nbsp;My height is 5'9" and I wear a size 13 in women's clothing. &nbsp;It was the right amount with some left over. (Now where did I put the scraps?)</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">NOW LET ME SAY THIS: &nbsp;I am a procrastinator when it comes to doing things for myself. &nbsp;My schedule is super busy and I rarely have time to sew. &nbsp;So I waited until the week before to start my dress. &nbsp;I watched Nadira's video (<a href="https://youtu.be/OYNM8Esknw4">https://youtu.be/OYNM8Esknw4</a>) a few times to get myself acquainted, got all the required tools she mentioned and then went for a short cut modified to her instructions. THERE'S NOTHING WRONG WITH HER INSTRUCTIONS. SHE'S A GREAT TEACHER AND SEAMSTRESS. &nbsp;Love her.&nbsp;<span style="text-align: center;">So here's how I put my dress together. &nbsp;I used McCall's pattern 6886 for the entire dress portion and traced it on pattern paper. &nbsp;I used my maxi dress (as instructed) to make sure I had my curves in the right place as well as mark where my knee would be to widen the dress. &nbsp;As you can see below, I'm watching her video and sewing along. Then I cut the pattern and traced it on the fabric (Cut 2).</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-laf8VUfjfJ8/VmbcABbHuGI/AAAAAAAAAYw/cdVdVHtNEOo/s1600/20151120_203851.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-laf8VUfjfJ8/VmbcABbHuGI/AAAAAAAAAYw/cdVdVHtNEOo/s320/20151120_203851.jpg" width="180" /></span></a></div><div style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3t6B80zKN5I/VmbbdNZkHqI/AAAAAAAAAYo/31lYabU2LYo/s1600/20151118_213423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3t6B80zKN5I/VmbbdNZkHqI/AAAAAAAAAYo/31lYabU2LYo/s1600/20151118_213423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3t6B80zKN5I/VmbbdNZkHqI/AAAAAAAAAYo/31lYabU2LYo/s320/20151118_213423.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">From there I followed the rest of the video step by step and came out with this beautiful garment.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">What I love most about it was that the cape flowed as I walked. I could see it in the mirrors that filled the room. &nbsp;I received so many compliments and orders for this garment that night. &nbsp;This dress made me feel as though I arrived as a seamstress. &nbsp;I recommend it to any one who is looking to make something simple, easy, yet elegant for an occasion.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Here's my pics. &nbsp;What do you think? </span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8MOm5J0gMkU/VmbdnMsJNsI/AAAAAAAAAY8/5NekSXRKGvQ/s1600/20151128_171708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8MOm5J0gMkU/VmbdnMsJNsI/AAAAAAAAAY8/5NekSXRKGvQ/s320/20151128_171708.jpg" width="180" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1f-yIdKVEo/VmbdqvHLfCI/AAAAAAAAAZE/pPUy65aBd6U/s1600/20151128_171650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-C1f-yIdKVEo/VmbdqvHLfCI/AAAAAAAAAZE/pPUy65aBd6U/s320/20151128_171650.jpg" width="180" /></a></span></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2ZGOLrM88I/VmbdsZUUTVI/AAAAAAAAAZM/L86WRbK_g2E/s1600/20151128_171704.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Y2ZGOLrM88I/VmbdsZUUTVI/AAAAAAAAAZM/L86WRbK_g2E/s320/20151128_171704.jpg" width="180" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Sewing!!!</span>Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-47330225217180039572015-12-01T08:34:00.000-08:002016-05-20T11:43:12.599-07:00Chocolate delight - McCall 7020<span style="font-size: large;">I brought this fabric over a year ago. &nbsp;(Yes, I'm a fabric hoarder too!) However I knew that I would put it to good use once I found the perfect pattern.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">That day came when I sat and watched Mimi G TV (as I call it). &nbsp;She posted to YouTube the DIY Hooded Tunic Sew Along (<a href="https://youtu.be/HuuJ15YcrVw">https://youtu.be/HuuJ15YcrVw</a>. &nbsp;Using McCall's pattern 7020, she modified the pattern to make this stylish outfit. Let me first say this, I didn't use the recommended fabric choice (NOT RECOMMENDED) &nbsp;but I really wanted this outfit in this color. My fabric choice was a polyester blend with no stretch. WOW!! &nbsp;To think I actually knew that! If you would have asked me a year ago, I wouldn't have been able to tell you what fabric I used. &nbsp;I'm growing....</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBd7mZKlluE/Vl3H7z-EppI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Wc2MmskPVu4/s1600/PhotoGrid_1443993545694.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eBd7mZKlluE/Vl3H7z-EppI/AAAAAAAAAXo/Wc2MmskPVu4/s320/PhotoGrid_1443993545694.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">The directions that she provided were very easy to follow. I categorize myself as an intermediate sewer, but I tend to stay away from zippers and pockets. &nbsp;Yet I was determined to insert pockets as instructed. &nbsp;I did have slight difficulty with the pockets, but I do see where I went wrong and will have corrected for the NEXT one in a stretchy fabric. &nbsp;The fact the fabric had no stretch was a tiny challenge as well. &nbsp;Practice makes perfect!!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">I love everything about his outfit. &nbsp;I had my hands in my pockets most of the day and pulled on the hood quite a bit. I'm not one for showing much leg, so the next one will have some length to it for sure.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FuXoLhkr1J4/Vl8nTFeR1QI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/hDEUq9b884g/s1600/PhotoGrid_1449071800140.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FuXoLhkr1J4/Vl8nTFeR1QI/AAAAAAAAAYQ/hDEUq9b884g/s320/PhotoGrid_1449071800140.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Overall, I think I did a pretty good job with this outfit. I received a ton of compliments when I wore it to church and the sewing groups on FB went wild!! &nbsp;I felt like a big girl in the sewing world! Encouraging me the more.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Happy Sewing!!!</span><br /><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-187742671547842256.post-81316324903036902642015-11-17T07:54:00.000-08:002016-05-20T11:44:24.636-07:00Simplicity 2444 - Take 2!<span style="font-size: large;">Hi Guys!!</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;">Although I've been sewing 2 years now, I still somehow consider myself to be a Beginner/intermediate sewer. &nbsp;I still have a lot to learn about sewing, but I feel that I'm good enough for the things that I like to where.</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">I first attempted Simplicity 2444 &nbsp;August of 2014 in a pink Taffeta. &nbsp;I loved the pattern at first site. &nbsp;I lucked up on the fabric so I decided to GO FOR IT during our Church's Convocation (Convention). &nbsp;Mind you, I'm very involved in the events of the Convocation. So much so that sleep gets narrowed down to quick naps here and there. However, I convinced myself that I was going to make time to get this dress done. &nbsp;So I packed my bags and my sewing machine and was on my way. &nbsp;I noticed after arriving to the hotel that I failed to bring an extra dress just in case I didn't get this one finished. &nbsp;I wasn't as developed as I am today a year ago. I struggled with zippers and this one has a long zipper (greater than 9 inches) and a belt sash. &nbsp;I pre-cut the pattern the night before. &nbsp; Boy did I cut corners!! Markings and notches? What's that? All I knew was - it's Saturday and I need the dress TOMORROW!</span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-size: large;">So after services and clean up were over, I went straight to my room, threw on my pj's and went to work. &nbsp;It was almost midnight when I started. &nbsp;I tried to read through the pattern, but being sleep deprived and anxious made me confused and frustrated. &nbsp;So I had to connect the dots by looking at the picture until I got stumped. &nbsp;4 Hours later...... the finished product..</span><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4zBlN36_BdQ/VktH-3kum-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/4aIno5Ke0Mw/s1600/10623309_10203518407578593_314646935518488639_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-4zBlN36_BdQ/VktH-3kum-I/AAAAAAAAAW8/4aIno5Ke0Mw/s320/10623309_10203518407578593_314646935518488639_o.jpg" width="179" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gO3Ch-6MACU/VktGRGQ9s9I/AAAAAAAAAW0/g_5Qx-5Qi-I/s1600/10497954_10203518431619194_520088608418953026_o.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gO3Ch-6MACU/VktGRGQ9s9I/AAAAAAAAAW0/g_5Qx-5Qi-I/s320/10497954_10203518431619194_520088608418953026_o.jpg" width="179" /></a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">I received quite a few compliments. I really loved it on a hanger, but when I put it on, I was so self conscious about my knees showing. My younger years as an athlete made them unattractive for camera. Lol... I was proud that I completed the project before sun up (4:15 am to be exact). &nbsp;figured I would sleep later. That day was my son's 17th Birthday so celebrating was an all day event this year.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">6 months later, I opted to attempt creating the dress in slow motion in my favorite color. &nbsp;I read the pattern and paid more attention to the details. &nbsp;It wasn't has difficult as first thought. I'm extremely proud of my second attempt. &nbsp;It has become my favorite. &nbsp;I think I'll use this pattern a few more times - modifying it as I go along. &nbsp;Here's Take 2...</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YgQBBmB0Nn8/VktKaFx4O5I/AAAAAAAAAXM/4C7iuOZIpFM/s1600/11954770_10206078719144782_5121881227320255627_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: large;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YgQBBmB0Nn8/VktKaFx4O5I/AAAAAAAAAXM/4C7iuOZIpFM/s320/11954770_10206078719144782_5121881227320255627_n.jpg" width="176" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />Shawn Jones Harrishttps://plus.google.com/107893147761991009017noreply@blogger.com11